Bass Lake - Hike and Swim near Bolinas, California
Bolinas,California
37.95176100426, -122.76530699613
5.2 miles NW of Bolinas, California
GPS: 37°57'6.3"N 122°45'55.1"W
Maps | Directions
State: California
Trails/Routes: 0.1 mi

Hike and Swim

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Bolinas, California

  1. Head west on Wharf Rd toward Brighton Ave (43 ft)
  2. Continue onto Olema Bolinas Rd (0.3 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Mesa Rd (4.6 mi)
  4. Turn left (312 ft)
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Trails

Distance ?

552 feet

Elevation Gain ?

-2 feet

Real Ascent ?

8 feet

Real Descent ?

10 feet

Avg Grade (0°)

0%

Grade (-7° to 2°)

-12% to 3%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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